April 2024
April 2024
Spring Weekend Away 2024
Everyone’s hopes were high that we’d experience some decent golfing conditions at Donnington Valley having heard that they’d been allowing buggies for most of the winter. Unfortunately the recent deluges prohibited these and trolleys were sliding around in many places but we played the full course. Although very lucky in that it didn’t rain, the wind on Saturday and more so on Sunday was somewhat of a challenge, as was scoring for most people. With no run on the fairways and approaches to the greens being very soft, it was galling to see a ball that landed on a green run all the way through.
None of these issues affected Paddy, who was the highest scorer on both Sat & Sun and the only one to get into the 30s with his amazing 36 points (& he was 2nd man on Friday). In 2nd place was Brian, some 12 points further back.
The women were playing for the Lockie Trophy which was probably won with the lowest ever score of 47 points by Sheena. In 2nd spot was Angela on 42.
Despite this we managed 7 birdies on the par 3 9th and James went one better with an eagle on the 7th – so there were some good moments!
Another successful weekend after a lot of hassle this time with a late venue change, brings to an end Cheryl’s reign as the organiser and many thanks go to her for all her hard work in making them go so well.
Friday Sweep
Innumerable temporary greens again but otherwise clement conditions apart from a wind that increased as the round progressed.
Winner was Charles Haines who was the only player to score above 36 points under the new WHS settings for Prince’s. Second was Adrian Wells and third was Bill Norman.
MW April Monthly Medal (MGMT R2/8)
The medal was played in generally overcast conditions with a breeze that strengthened towards the end of the round for the later starters. We had 4 temp greens having been told there were only 2.
Bill Norman continued his run of form to take 1st place in Division 1 with a net 68 followed by Tamas Ladacs 1 shot behind. Uli Katte headed the net71’s t take 3rd place from Kim Chaffart.
In Division 2 Peter Fisher comfortably took 1st place with his net 60 followed by Peter Harrington on net 63. Dave Cato off 16 took 3rd place on net 65.
The 4th Hole proved good for 3 Div 2 players with a birdie each.
After 2nd round of Midweek Grand Medal (best of 5 from 8), Dave Cato 124 leads Bill Norman 131.
Easter Sunday Plate
Easter Sunday had a grey start with a chilly wind but it remained dry and eventually the sun came out. And with just 2 temp. greens ( 3 & 5) it was a qualifier for handicapping.
Mel Dunn secured the Easter Plate with 44 points – and an eagle 3 at the par 5 9th; his 44 earned a -1 ESR and cuts his HI from 19.6 to 16.2. Well done. Oz Doyle edged Justin Wildman on back 9 [both 40 points] – Oz having better back 9 22pts wilst Justin better front 9 = 23 pts. Pat Dalton and Raymond Esin followed with excellent 39s.
Best woman Joan Mulcahy 37 points.